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In July and August,
public shows run on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and Friday
evenings. Check out our special event nights!
Reservations are
recommended. Call 908-231-8805 x5 or email the Planetarium.
Provide your name,
phone number, email, which show you want to see, and how many tickets
you'd like.
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Accidental Astronauts
Wednesday & Thursday, August 16 & 17, at 2:30 p.m.
Robo-kids Cy, Annie, and their dog, Armstrong, get a lot
more than they expected from their class field trip in an impromptu
adventure. Travel along exploring the Sun, Earth and Moon, with a witty
starship computer as navigator and guide. Race along on the surface of
the Moon! Collect an asteroid sample in low gravity! Survive a solar
storm! Find new appreciation for the unique beauty of Earth. Journey
along with the Accidental Astronauts in this epic dome theater
adventure. (Recommended for ages 4-10)
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Taylor Swift Laser Concert
Wednesday, August 16, at 3:30 pm
Calling all Swifties! Sing along to some of Taylor’s hit
songs like “All Too Well,” “Blank Space,” and “Anti-Hero.”
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Laser Kids Music Concert
Thursday, August 17, at 3:30 p.m.
A mix of music with a song list to entertain kids and
kids at heart while lasers dance on the dome overhead. Songs
include “Bright,” by Echosmith, “YMCA” by the Village People, “Mia” by
Bad Bunny, and “Waka Waka” by Shakira. (Recommended for ages 6-12)
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The Little Star That Could
Friday, August 18, at 7:00 pm
Travel with an average yellow star on his quest to get a
“name” and a planet to call his own. A “cool” red star, a “hot” blue
star, a dying star, double stars and the Milky Way Galaxy teach Little
Star some important things about being a star. Imagine Little Star’s
surprise when he discovers that several planets rotate around him. The
show offers a great introduction to the different kinds of stars in
space, as well as the planets in our solar system. (Recommended for
ages 6-12)
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Exploding Universe
Friday, August 18, at 8:00 pm
The universe we see today is the product of explosive
events. As the universe has transformed into its current state,
even the most elementary particles have endured. The show follows
the path of one of these particles, a proton, as it participates in
nature’s astounding events of rebirth and renewal. The program includes
a brief tour of the current night sky. (Recommended for ages
10-adult)
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Led Zeppelin Laser Concert
Friday, August 18, at 9:00 pm
Come see Led Zeppelin this summer a whole new way! Enjoy
the songs of the famous '70s rock band while lasers dance on the dome
above. This classic laser concert features the group’s hit songs “When
the Levy Breaks,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and “Houses of the Holy.”
(Recommended for ages 10-adult)
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Weekday Matinee
Astronomy Shows
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Wednesdays &
Thursdays starting at 2:30 pm
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Come bring your little ones on a grand afternoon space
adventure! Enjoy some astronomy shows fit for ages 3 and up. Shows
include "Accidental Astronauts" a fun journey through space
and "Laser Kids Music Concert" which features songs our
younger audiences will love!
Regular admission applies for all laser shows.
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Led Zeppelin at the
Planetarium
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Led Zeppelin Laser Concert
Friday, August 18 & 25, at 9:00 p.m.
Come see Led Zeppelin this summer a whole new way! Enjoy
the songs of the famous '70s rock band while lasers dance on the dome
above. This classic laser concert features the group’s hit songs “When
the Levy Breaks,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and “Houses of the Holy.”
(Recommended for ages 10-adult)
Regular admission applies for all laser shows.
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Wednesday, August 2
2:30 pm Rockin' Rocket Ride (ages 3-8)
3:30 pm SkyLights Music Concert (ages 3-8)
Thursday, August 3
2:30 pm Rockin' Rocket Ride (ages 3-8)
3:30 pm SkyLights Music Concert (ages 3-8)
Friday, August 4
7:00 pm The Little Star That Could (ages 4-10)
8:00 pm Astronomy Tonight (ages 8-adult)
9:00 pm Taylor Swift Laser Concert (ages 8-adult)
Wednesday, August 9
2:30 pm Accidental Astronauts (ages 4-10)
3:30 pm Laser Kids (ages 6-12)
Thursday, August 10
2:30 pm Accidental Astronauts (ages 4-10)
3:30 pm Taylor Swift Laser Concert (ages 8-adult)
Friday, August 11
7:00 pm The Little Star That Could (ages 4-10)
8:00 pm Exploding Universe (ages 10-adult)
9:00 pm Taylor Swift Laser Concert (ages 8-adult)
Wednesday, August 16
2:30 pm Accidental Astronauts (ages 4-10)
3:30 pm Taylor Swift Laser Concert (ages 8-adult)
Thursday, August 17
2:30 pm Accidental Astronauts (ages 4-10)
3:30 pm Laser Kids (ages 6-12)
Friday, August 18
7:00 pm The Little Star That Could (ages 4-10)
8:00 pm Exploding Universe (ages 10-adult)
9:00 pm Led Zeppelin Laser Concert (ages 8-adult)
Wednesday, August 23
2:30 pm Rockin' Rocket Ride (ages 3-8)
3:30 pm SkyLights Music Concert (ages 3-8)
Thursday, August 24
2:30 pm Rockin' Rocket Ride (ages 3-8)
3:30 pm SkyLights Music Concert (ages 3-8)
Friday, August 25
7:00 pm The Little Star That Could (ages 4-10)
8:00 pm Exploding Universe (ages 10-adult)
9:00 pm Led Zeppelin Laser Concert (ages 8-adult)
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Admission: $10 per person for one show
$18 per person
for two shows on the same day
Payments are
taken at the Planetarium on the day of the show.
Reservations are recommended. Call 908-231-8805 or
email the Planetarium.
Provide your
name, phone number, email, which show you want to see, and how many
tickets you'd like.
Please arrive
20-30 minutes before the show to pay for your tickets.
The closest
parking lots are #9 and #1. Here is a campus map.
Late arrivals
are NOT admitted to the Planetarium's theater once a show has started.
Masks are
optional on campus.
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Moon Phases
Full Moon August 1, 2:31
pm Sturgeon Moon &
August 30, 9:35 pm Blue Moon
Last Quarter August 8
New Moon August 16
First Quarter August 24
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The Full Moon in August is named after North America’s
largest fish, the sturgeon. Other names for this Full Moon include
Grain Moon, Corn Moon, Lynx Moon, and Lightning Moon.
The most common sturgeon in the Great Lakes is the lake sturgeon—males
have a life span of 55 years, while females can live up to 150 years!
It is also the American continent’s largest freshwater
fish and can grow to over two meters long (6 feet) and weigh
around 90 kilos (200 pounds).
Lake sturgeon was essential for Native American tribes
living in the area and is the oldest and largest native species in the
Great Lakes—the largest surface freshwater system in the
world.
Read on
for more about the August Full Moon.
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Solar Eclipses
on the way!
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It's never too
early to start thinking about upcoming solar eclipses.
Saturday,
October 14, 2023
Annular Eclipse,
stretching from Oregon to Texas to South America.
New Jersey will
see about 35% of the Sun get covered by the Moon.
Monday, April 8,
2024
Total Solar
Eclipse, path moving from Mexico to Texas to Buffalo, NY
New Jersey will
see 90% of the Sun get covered by the Moon! This is a total eclipse for
some people. The path of totality will run from Mexico, through Dallas,
up to Buffalo. We highly recommend going to see it.
The RVCC
Planetarium has eclipse glasses in stock already!
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Student Resource Center and Food Pantry
at RVCC
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Did you know that 10% of RVCC students have experienced
homelessness and 30% experience food insecurity? Please consider purchasing
some of the listed items for donation. You can bring your donations to
the Planetarium when you visit. Thank you!
· Cup of Noodles (shrimp, chicken & beef) · Chef
Boyardee · Jar Spaghetti Sauce · Pancake Mix · Syrup · Mac & Cheese
Cups · Frozen Microwavable Meals · Laundry soap · Fruit cups (4 pack) ·
Individual & Regular sized snack foods · Shelf Stable Milk · Ready
to eat tuna & chicken kits · Cereal · Juice (full size &
individual) · Hot Pockets · Uncrustables
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Explore the Universe with RVCC
Planetarium
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Please Consider
Making a Tax-Deductible Donation to the Planetarium
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Support from the community has
repeatedly played a key role in our success at the RVCC Planetarium. We
are proud to offer affordable, educational field trips and engaging
public events for our community. Your continued support helps us to
provide innovative, educational experiences for our diverse audiences.
Donations made to the Planetarium throughout the year help support new
and exciting programs and help us maintain and upgrade our equipment.
Thank you for your support!
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